By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years
STOCKHOLM -- Imagine a life where work is optional and the state guarantees a minimal standard of living regardless of employment or effort. Such a cradle-to-grave entitlement system has been the centerpiece of Swedish politics since 1932.
"Social security, and the combined three levels of income taxes can still reach as high as 85 percent," says Swedish attorney and entrepreneur, Ulf Sandstrom.
